Daras Bina
About Daras Bina
\"Daras Bina\" is a devotional bhajan performed by M.S. Subbulakshmi and released as part of the album Meera Bhajans. The track appears as the third composition on Side B (B3) of the original 1965 vinyl release. The song spans a duration of 3 minutes and 42 seconds.
The album Meera Bhajans features a collection of bhajans (devotional songs) attributed to the 16th-century mystic poet Meera. M.S. Subbulakshmi rendered these compositions in her signature Carnatic vocal style, accompanied by traditional instrumentation characteristic of Indian classical music. The recording label His Master’s Voice (HMV) produced the album in a 12\" vinyl LP format.
The release date of Meera Bhajans is documented as 1965, though the exact day and month remain unverified in available sources. The album contributed to Subbulakshmi’s repertoire of devotional music, reinforcing her reputation as a leading exponent of Carnatic vocal tradition. The lyrical content of \"Daras Bina\" reflects themes of longing and devotion, aligned with Meera’s poetic expressions of divine love.
No additional details regarding session musicians, recording locations, or alternate versions of the track are confirmed in the provided context. The album remains a notable work within Subbulakshmi’s discography and the broader canon of Indian devotional music recordings from the mid-20th century.